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New AI models pose growing threat to the global economy, Bailey warns

The Bank of England governor wrote that jurisdictions need to strengthen cybersecurity and enhance preventive measures to correct vulnerabilities that can have a dangerous impact on the global economy.

Lifestyle

‘Polyester’: Understanding Gen Z’s new favourite insult (and why it’s a good thing)

What does Gen Z’s latest viral insult mean and what does it reveal about their preoccupations?

Tech News

Who is the man set to lead Apple into the world of AI?

John Ternus takes over as Apple's chief executive on Tuesday, inheriting a company that towers over the smartphone market but trails its rivals in artificial intelligence.

Culture news

‘Disgusting’: Donald Trump faces backlash for posting AI image of him and Dolly Parton

In one of his latest AI slop posts, Trump took to Truth Social to share an AI-generated illustration of him arm in arm with Dolly Parton walking around the White House. This was a step too far for fans of the artist, who died this week and has left millions mourning her loss.

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Tech News

No more doomscrolling till dawn: Meta sets new rules for teens

Meta's Instagram and Facebook will soon lock kids out at midnight and cap their scrolling at two hours a day, part of an $18bn (€15.4bn) settlement with 48 US states.

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Gamescom 2026 opens in Cologne with record exhibitors and visitors

Gamescom 2026 has opened in Cologne, bringing together developers, industry professionals and gamers for the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to computer and video games.

Tech News

Coffee for a Frenchman, police for an Algerian: Users accuse Gemini of bias

Google's AI search tool gave starkly different advice depending on the nationality named in questions posed to its chatbot, prompting accusations of racial bias that have swept French media.

Tech News

Gamescom: Germany is Europe’s largest video game market

Gamescom in Cologne is the world's biggest fair for computer and video games. In 2026, it set a record for exhibitors and was visited by the German president and leading politicians.

Markets

Nvidia bets on another blockbuster year, guiding for 70% growth into 2028

Nvidia's $96.2bn quarter and bullish 2028 guidance eased some fears about an AI bubble — but its reliance on a handful of big customers, and a cautious re-entry into China, suggest the picture is more complicated.

USA

Data centre trap: Trump's AI ambition puts Republicans on defensive

Less than three months before the midterm elections, Republicans are already facing tough headwinds – and now an unlikely issue has the potential to galvanise voters against them even further.

Europe News

Row over weight of half a loaf leaves German baker with €15,000 bill

A customer complaint over just 10 grams of missing bread forced the Bavarian baker to install new weighing equipment across his shops.

Tech News

Ox Alpha: A powerful, mysterious AI model no one will admit to making

Ox Alpha's release has led to increased fears of China swiftly overtaking Western powers like the US in the global AI race.

Culture news

Australia bans AI-generated music from its official charts

Australia's move comes as AI music floods streaming platforms, with a new study finding 38.5% of music released globally in July involved AI.

Culture news

How a creepy costume led to a TikTok trend — and real world paranoia

A new fear has been unlocked — and it's wearing a top hat. Police have since issued a statement after some TikTok users became concerned a life-sized version of The Cat in the Hat was stalking the streets in the UK and Ireland.

Tech News

ChatGPT to start showing ads across Europe next week

Millions of ChatGPT users across Europe will start seeing adverts from Monday, as it remains unclear how regulators will approach ads in AI chatbots.

Tech News

AI has failed to win people's trust. Its makers? Even less trusted

Surveys on both sides of the Atlantic reveal a public more wary than wowed by AI, with distrust extending well beyond the technology and onto the tech executives promoting it.

Europe News

Fix market fragmentation or miss the AI train, Lagarde warns the EU

An overly fragmented single market cannot support Europe’s top priority of competing globally in the AI race, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde warns.

Culture news

Alarming study reveals that almost 40 per cent of music released globally in July 2026 used AI

The use of AI in music creation continues to be a divisive topic and recent figures confirm that the onslaught of AI-generated tracks is not slowing down. Worse, certain artists are becoming more open about using the controversial technology.

Tech News

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for Teens with new safety guardrails

The AI company is rolling out age-specific protections for 13- to 17-year-olds, as researchers and parents raise growing concerns over teenagers' emotional reliance on chatbots.

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AI 'slop' could cause cognitive decline and violent tendencies in kids

In recent years, platforms like TikTok and YouTube have seen a surge in low-quality, highly repetitive, and at times violent, AI-generated content aimed towards kids which could cause cognitive decline and vicious streaks, according to a new study.